Green energy in agriculture
Innovation and sustainability in the Lombardy countryside
Facts & figures
Nestled in the quiet countryside of Sedena di Lonato, the Dossi Claudio e Francesco farm is an example of how technological innovation can coexist harmoniously with agricultural tradition. Surrounded by countryside and hills, this farm is mainly dedicated to the cultivation of corn, alfalfa and ryegrass, but the core of its activities is the breeding of dairy cows.
In 2019, the farm embarked on a significant expansion of the barn, converting it into a free-standing facility housing 180 lactating cows. The entire milk produced is delivered to the Gardalatte dairy, where it is transformed into the fine Grana Padano. Claudio Dossi and his son Simone pay great attention to the management of the well-being of their cows, ensuring high standards of care and comfort.
With the aim of further optimising the company's resources and reducing its environmental impact, the company has collaborated with Sistemi Energetici, a trusted partner of 2G Italia, for the construction of a biogas cogeneration plant. This plant, which started up in 2023, is equipped with a biogas agenitor 404, installed in containers, which allows agricultural by-products and livestock slurry to be transformed into electricity and thermal energy.
The combined heat and power system not only covers the company's energy needs, but also allows excess energy to be fed into the grid, creating an additional source of income. In addition, the recovered heat is used for heating company rooms and other production processes, contributing to significant savings in energy costs.
2G Italia's premium service guarantees maximum efficiency and reliability of the system, with scheduled maintenance and highly qualified technical assistance. This mount ensures that the agenitor 404 is always operating at its best capacity, optimizing energy production and minimizing downtime.
The experience of the Dossi Claudio e Francesco farm shows how biogas cogeneration can be an effective and sustainable solution for farms, promoting a circular economy and a responsible use of resources.